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AEP - Food processing equipment operation
Short-term work-study training for food processing equipment operators
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Funding available
$ 8,250
Timeline
- Open Date : September 22, 2025
- Closing date : December 4, 2025
Location
Laval, Quebec, Canada
Overview
The AEP - Food Processing Equipment Operation program offers wage reimbursement of up to $25 per hour to support businesses in training new or existing staff for equipment operation roles in the food processing industry. The initiative funds paid work-study training and skill development activities related to the operation of food processing equipment.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 8,250 $
Timeline
- Open Date : September 22, 2025
- Closing date : December 4, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Location
- Laval
- Laval
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Training new operators or upgrading the skills of existing staff in food processing equipment operation.
- Hands-on work-study training combining classroom instruction with in-company practical experience in food processing.
- Preparation of employees for various roles within the food processing industry, including sectors such as meat, dairy, bakery, beverages, confectionery, and prepared foods.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Companies in the food processing sector
- Companies specialized in dairy products
- Meat processing companies
- Suppliers of bakery products, sugar and confectionery
- Producers of juices, beverages, fruits, vegetables, pet food, and prepared dishes
Eligible expenses
- Wage reimbursement up to $25 per hour for employees participating in the training program.
Eligible geographic areas
- Companies located in Quebec
Additional information
- Mandatory information session for students is scheduled for August 27, 2025, at 6:00 PM.
- Short-list interviews for student-employer pairing will be held on September 4 and 5, 2025.
- The training program will take place from September 22 to December 4, 2025, at École Polymécanique de Laval.
- Admission is conditional upon the student's employment by a participating food processing company.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the AEP - Food processing equipment operation Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the AEP - Food processing equipment operation. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the AEP - Food processing equipment operation?
The AEP - Food Processing Equipment Operation program offers wage reimbursement of up to $25 per hour to support businesses in training new or existing staff for equipment operation roles in the food processing industry. The initiative funds paid work-study training and skill development activities related to the operation of food processing equipment.
How much funding can be received?
AEP - Food processing equipment operation Funds up to $8,250 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was December 4, 2025.
Who is eligible for the AEP - Food processing equipment operation program?
To be eligible for the AEP - Food processing equipment operation program, you must:
Must be a company in the food processing sector
Must hire the student for the duration of the work-study training
What expenses are eligible under AEP - Food processing equipment operation?
Training new operators or upgrading the skills of existing staff in food processing equipment operation.
Hands-on work-study training combining classroom instruction with in-company practical experience in food processing.
Preparation of employees for various roles within the food processing industry, including sectors such as meat, dairy, bakery, beverages, confectionery, and prepared foods.
Who can I contact for more information about the AEP - Food processing equipment operation?
You can contact Sectoral Committee on Food Processing Labor by email at mlachance@csmota.qc.ca or by phone at 1 877 449-5335.
Where is the AEP - Food processing equipment operation available?
The AEP - Food processing equipment operation program is available Laval, Quebec.